Live on Skysports 2: Fri 06.00: Rory McIlroy is the 9/4 fav (Sportingbet) at the Dubai Desert Classic after Round 1; he is two shots ahead.
McIlroy comes into the clubhouse as leader on -7, pursued by Thomas Aiken and Sergio Garcia in tied 2nd, both on -5. They are 14/1 (Paddy Power) and 25/1 (888sport) respectively.
Lee Westwood missed a chance to go to -5 and instead dropped to -3 after a bogey at the last but he remains an 8/1 shot with Ladbrokes as he looks to erase some poor recent form.
Martin Kaymer, also on -3, is a constant danger and will be there or there abouts come Sunday afternoon; he is the 9/2 2nd fav with Stan James.
Tiger Woods failed to ignite but remains a 14/1 shot with bet365 as he shot a reasonable 71, 6 strokes from the leader.
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